More Clippers aboard

The parent Cleveland Indians reduced their spring training roster again today and sent a few
more probable pieces of the Columbus Clippers to the minor-league camp.

Outfielder Ezequiel Carrera, shortstop Juan Diaz and pitcher Corey Kluber were optioned to
Columbus. All three spent at least part of last season with the Clippers. The Tribe also assigned
relief pitcher Hector Ambriz and catcher Michel Hernandez to the minor-league camp.

Depending upon how the big team's roster shakes out, Kluber could rejoin the Columbus starting
rotation with the previously optioned Scott Barnes. Ambriz missed last season while recovering from
Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. Hernandez, who played for Columbus and double-A Akron in
'11, could land with either team.

Diaz spent most of last season with Akron. He joined the Clippers for the playoffs and performed
well. The Indians have several infielders in camp on minor-league contracts with Major League
experience, including Cristian Guzman and Jose Lopez. The disposition of those
players will have a bearing on where Diaz starts the season. Diaz helped himself this spring. He
hit .313 in 13 games for the Indians.

Carrera led off and played center field for Columbus last season before moving up to Cleveland.
He batted .243 in 68 games for the Tribe. He batted .287 in 82 games with Columbus. Outfielders
Nick Weglarz and Thomas Neal also are in the Clippers camp.